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Originally Posted by Ducky280
So if we already made the video and if we're not presenting it during our presentation then when are the judges going to see it? Can we quote the essay at all? Or would it be better if we were 100% original in our presentation
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Haha, so I didn't have the opportunity to mentor my team for chairman's so I'm going to take my chance
I believe they see it while judging discussion is going on. Also there was some mention somewhere that it's used as a tie-breaker of sorts. Regardless, what you say in person will have much more impact than something pre-recorded, so I would suggest to make sure YOU present and not your video.
Of course you can quote your essay, nothing to really limit you against it. And I wouldn't say 100% original because you'll definitely have some basic vital stuff on your essay that should be repeated. BUT add to what your essays say. Add personal stuff, and try to get a connection with your judges <- Public Speaking 101. The more the audience feels that you are real and not just a dummy that's saying words that you've rehearsed forever and ever, their more prone to actually listen.
The best way to make it un-rehearsed and make you real, is to talk about what you've personally been through, especially because everything you've been through has been real, and I'm sure you have good stories and experiences that judges would love to hear.
So as a summary, the three of you going into that room have a combined so many years of experience in FIRST and that is a VERY important thing that should be addressed.
I know I put a lot of emphasis on YOU YOU YOU, but it should only be maybe about a minute or even less COMBINED. This is still after all a TEAM award, and you should make sure you highlight how and why your team is a role model FIRST team. So make sure you guys take turns throughout the presentation talking about yourselves, and trying to link it to a certain aspect of the team.